ESL Natural World Week 1 Vocabulary Quizizz
English Language podcast focusing on the environment and climate change
Tier 2 Vocabulary and Definitions:
| Vocabulary | Definition | |
| 1 | Artificial (adj.) | Made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally |
| 2 | Alternative | Another or different option, possibility or choice |
| 3 | Ecologists (n.) | People who study the relationship between living things and their environment |
| 4 | Scarce (adj.) | Something that is limited, not enough or only available in small amounts |
| 5 | Biodiversity (n.) | A great variety of plants and animals creating a balanced, healthy environment |
| 6 | Hedgerow (n.) | A line of bushes planted along the edge of a field or road to mark boundaries. They are important to wildlife to survive |
| 7 | Agriculture (n.) | The process of farming and growing plant and animal produce |
| 8 | Quilt (n.) | A blanket covered with intricate stitching in a patchwork design |
| 9 | Consequences | A result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant |
| 10 | Drizzle (n.) | Light persistent rain falling in very fine drops |
| 11 | Contemporary | Created or present in the current age, of the moment |
| 12 | Historic (adj.) | Belonging to history, ancient |
| 13 | Hinder (v.) | To make it difficult for somebody to do something or for something to happen |
| 14 | Conservation (n.) | Protecting from and preventing the wasteful use of precious natural resources |
| 15 | Insulation (n.) | A protecting material that prevents the transfer of heat or sound |
| 16 | Hibernate (v.) | When an animal or plant spends the winter in a dormant state ‘asleep’ |
| 17 | Photosynthesis (n.) | Process by which green plants turn carbon dioxide and water into food using energy obtained from light from the sun |
| 18 | Navigation (n.) | Accurately mapping your position in relation to your surroundings |
| 19 | Harvesting (v.) | The gathering of resources and stockpiling for the winter |
| 20 | Foraging (v.) | The gathering of fruits and berries from the wild (without farming) |
| 21 | Reusable (adj.) | Something that has a long life span and can be used repeatedly before wearing out |
| 22 | Disposable (adj.) | Something that is single-use and is usually made with the purpose of being thrown away |
| 23 | Integral (adj.) | Something that is described as vital or essential |
| 24 | Remnants (n.) | What remains after the majority has been destroyed or taken away |
| 25 | Deforestation (n.) | The destruction of large tracts of forests and their integral habitats |
| 26 | Adequate (adj.) | Something that is enough, satisfactory |
| 27 | Inadequate (adj.) | Not enough, insufficient and not meeting the required standards |
| 28 | Humid (adj.) | When the air is hot and moist with a great deal of water suspended in the air |
| 29 | Arid (adj.) | When the air is intensely dry and there is little life on the landscape |
| 30 | Endangered (adj.) | When an animal or a resource is threatened with extinction or destruction |
| 31 | Plentiful (adj.) | An abundance of produce, ample amounts of a resource. Lots of. |
| 32 | Vital (adj.) | Central and crucial. Important |
| 33 | Coast (n.) | The part of land adjoining or near the sea |
| 34 | Consistent (adj.) | Acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate |
| 35 | Astronomer (n.) | A person who studies the stars, planets and universe in space through a lens |
| 36 | Sustainability (ab n.) | Usually linked to the environment, can an action be balanced and not destroy resources |
| 37 | Emissions (n.) | The production and discharge of particularly gas, radiation or exhaust fumes |
| 38 | Colonies (n.) | A minor settlement, usually described in this way if they are in a foreign place |
| 39 | Survive (v.) | Continue to live or exist, especially in spite of danger or hardship |
| 40 | Carbon
Footprint (n.) | The amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere as a result of the activities of a particular individual, organization, or community |
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